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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 481.95 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 481.95 and 214.75 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 481.95 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/481.95 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 481.95 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 103,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,498.76/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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